Springfield

A BUSINESS & COMMUNITY GUIDE

SPRINGFIELD WELCOMES YOU!

s the 54th Mayor of the City of Springfield, it ums, the Springfield Symphony Orchestra, City Stage, and the Armory Ais my honor and pleasure to welcome you to National Park Site rival attractions in cities twice our size. Our Nai- our fine city. While known around the world as the smith Memorial Hall of Fame is a one-of-a-kind, spherical birthplace of basketball and Dr. Seuss, Springfield is museum that features legends of the past, present, and future. We are also renowned for being the “City of Homes” for its also a hockey town – home to both the headquarters of the American great neighborhoods and impressive architecture. Hockey League (AHL) and the AHL’s popular Springfield Thunder- This Old House magazine, USA Today, and Forbes birds. magazine have all highlighted Springfield’s neigh- The Springfield Museums feature a collection of five world-class borhoods and housing stock as being both impressive and affordable. museums including a stunning art collection as well as the Museum of The city was also recently highlighted by MSNBC as one of the Springfield History – celebrating the history, culture, and innovation top ten cities in America where business opportunities are rising. With that helped make Springfield what it is today. The Museums continue the $950 million MGM Springfield project rising, the long awaited to grow with the 2017 addition of The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss redevelopment of historic Union Station, and the new construction of Museum, honoring the work of beloved Springfield native Theodor the state of the art CRRC Corporation railcar assembly facility, Spring- Geisel. field continues to be an economic force in . Inspiration comes in the form of education as well, with four The business community in the city continues to thrive. While college campuses and several additional satellite locations in the city. small businesses find the city a great place for a startup, we are also Springfield is a proud affiliate of the Knowledge Corridor, which has home to companies known around the world. MassMutual Financial the second highest of higher education institutions in all of Group is a Fortune 100 company that is headquartered in Springfield New England. and employs 3,800 in Springfield alone. Companies like Smith & Wes- These are just a few things that make this city a great place to son, Big Y Foods, Merriam-Webster, Performance Food Group, Liberty live and work. Springfield is a place with a storied history and excit- Mutual, and all call Springfield home. Major ing future, and we hope you will join us in making this the best city in healthcare providers Baystate Health, Mercy Medical Center, and America. Shriners Hospital make the city the place in for top-notch healthcare. With a newly branded Cultural District, the city is the cultural center of Western Massachusetts. Our world-class Springfield Muse- Mayor Domenic J. Sarno

CITY DIRECTORY Springfield City Hall • 36 Court Street, Springfield, MA 01103 www.springfieldcityhall.com • 311 or 413.736.3111 Office of the Mayor ...... 413.787.6100 License Commission ...... 413.787.6140 Building Code Enforcement ...... 413.787.6031 Department of Public Works ...... 413.787.6260 City Clerk ...... 413.787.6094 Office of Housing ...... 413.787.6500 Office of Planning & Economic Parks & Recreation ...... 413.787.6440 Development ...... 413.787.6020 Health & Human Services ...... 413.787.6740 Community Development/ Water & Sewer...... 413.787.6256 Neighborhood Services ...... 413.787.6050 Zoning Board of Appeals ...... 413.787.7807 Conservation Commission ...... 413.787.6020 Election Office ………….…...... ……………………413.787.6190 Historic Commission ...... 413.787.6020 Procurement Office ...... 413.787.6284

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SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS 3 Springfield, the 3rd largest City in Massachusetts and the 4th largest in all of New England, is a City of many attributes. It has been known as the “City of Firsts” – a moniker earned through a history of innovation, including America’s first Armory and military arsenal and the first American made automobile. Springfield may be best known for two other innovations - the birthplace of basketball and of Theodor Geisel, better known as “Dr. Seuss”.

The City is in the midst of a successful and long term effort to revitalize itself. The economy is growing, businesses are flourishing, and public spaces are being made more vibrant everyday. The ability for both residents and visitors to be able to walk or bike around the City with ease and comfort is an important factor in this resurgence and essential in promoting a healthy and safe community.

City of Springfield – Office of Planning & Economic Development: The City of Springfield’s economic development team is available to assist businesses large and small on a variety of levels. The city can assist with site searches and manages a host of financial programs as well including a storefront façade program, small business loan program, Section 108 loan program, and Tax Increment Financing. The office can be reached at 413-787-6020.

Business Resources/Development Services

DevelopSpringfield DevelopSpringfield was formed in 2008 as a DevelopSpringfield – 83 Maple Street nonprofit, 501(c)(3) corporation to advance development and redevelopment projects, to stimulate and support economic growth, and to expedite the revitalization process Big Y Foods, Inc. within the City of Springfield. The organiza- tion completed the historic redevelopment of its headquarters at 83 Maple Street, and is directing several redevelopment projects throughout Springfield. www.developspringfield.com

Economic Development Council of Western MA The EDC is a regional collaborative and 50 economic development professionals. Valley Venture Mentors non-governmental initiative that brings www.westernmassedc.com VVM is moving forward an entrepreneurial together the public and private leadership of renaissance in Springfield. By nurturing start- the ’s three counties. Central- Springfield Regional Chamber ups and impacting the employees they hire, ized coordination, effective collaboration, Representing nearly 700 businesses of all the customers they serve, and the neighbor- and comprehensive professional services are sizes, industries and professions, the Spring- hoods they revitalize. this organization’s unifying foundation. Board field Regional Chamber “brings a regional www.valleyventurementors.org members include mayors, major corporation and diverse approach to the value of network- CEOs and college and university leaders. ing, economic development and business de- Affiliates include six economic and business velopment to industry of all sizes and types.” development organizations managed by over www.myonlinechamber.com

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Massachusetts Small Business MAJOR EMPLOYERS • Smith & Wesson Development Center • MassMutual Financial Group This 160+ year-old company continues to add The Massachusetts Small Business Develop- Named to FORTUNE ® Magazine’s new jobs and now boasts over 1,500 employ- ment Center Network’s Western Regional FORTUNE 500® in 2012 and recognized ees at its world headquarters in Springfield, Office provides free and confidential one- by FORTUNE ® Magazine on its annual adding $77 million in salaries as a community to-one business advice to prospective and “World’s Most Admired Companies®” partner. existing small businesses. The Massachusetts list. Founded in 1851 in Springfield and Small Business Development Center Network now celebrating its 160th anniversary, the • Big Y Foods, Inc. contributes to the entrepreneurial growth of Company, which is owned by the very policy Serving its community for 80 years and small businesses throughout Massachusetts holders it serves, was recently named a 2016 founded on the principle of delivering world by providing high-quality, in-depth advising, World’s most ethical company. MassMutual class service and value by exceeding expecta- training, and capital access. is one of the top 100 companies on the tions. This family-owned supermarket chain www.msbdc.org/wmass FORTUNE 500® employs over 10,000 list – ranked 76 in people and is one of the MassDevelopment 2016, its highest on largest independently The Commonwealth’s economic develop- record. owned supermarket ment and finance authority, MassDevelop- chains in New England. ment is committed to achieving three goals: • Baystate Health stimulating business, driving economic With a workforce • Peter Pan Bus Lines growth, and helping communities thrive of over 12,000 Peter Pan Bus Lines has across Massachusetts. MassDevelopment has employees, Baystate been an iconic means of a local office in Downtown Springfield. Health is the largest transportation for riders www.massdevelopment.com private employer in the region. They’ve been throughout the Northeast for more than 80 recognized by the Human Rights Campaign years. The family-owned company established Massachusetts Office of as a national leader in providing inclusive in Springfield is one of the country’s largest Business Development and equitable healthcare, and their Employee privately owned intercity bus companies. In The Massachusetts Office of Business Resource Groups, which help unite diverse 1933, the company began with four buses and Development (MOBD) is the state’s one-stop constituencies of our team members with today has a fleet of 300- plus environmentally source for businesses seeking to relocate to the organization as a whole, have received friendly buses, and employs 1,000 people Massachusetts and businesses wishing to national acclaim. companywide. expand their current operations here. They offer a range of expertise and services to help your business flourish in Massachusetts. www.mass.gov/mobd DevelopSpringfield – 83 Maple Street Common Capital Common Capital is a community loan fund and non-profit organization that is committed to a thriving local economy in order to create positive social and community impacts. They accomplish this by providing financing and business assistance to small businesses and high-impact community projects. www.common-capital.org

Massachusetts Latino Chamber of Commerce The MLCC’s mission is to develop, promote and protect Latino businesses and com- munities in Massachusetts. It supports the advancement of education and economic growth of Latino businesses & community and works closely with profit and non-profit businesses & organizations, local and state Chambers of Commerce, and the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. www.masslatinochamber.com

SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS 5 Union Station rendering

Union Station Haven starting in 2018, and serves as a regional hub for both intercity and intracity Historic train station comes back to life after $94 million bus services. The facility is expected to play redevelopment host to approximately 5 million passengers a year. hrough the concerted efforts of Congressman Richard Neal, Mayor , the TSpringfield Redevelopment Authority, and the dedication of the community, historic Springfield Union Station has moved forward in being fully redeveloped into a regional intermodal hub for Amtrak, commuter rail, and regional and intercity bus service.

UNION STATION After decades of being mothballed, the historic Union Station main terminal building completed its historic restoration in early 2017, welcoming passengers from rail and bus. The Congressman Richard Neal station is home to Amtrak rail as well as new commuter rail service to Hartford and New HISTORY Built in 1926, Springfield Union Station was Union Station By the Numbers part of a series of civic buildings and spaces in central Springfield. The complex stands as • $94 million historic restoration a successor to three earlier stations on or near • 10,000 SF of retail space at the concourse level with retail and food the same spot on the north edge of Down- establishments town. From 1926 until after World War II, • 57,000 SF of office space on the upper floors of the historic station. rail travel thrived and Springfield Union Sta- • 26-bay integrated, open-air regional and intercity bus terminal tion was the heart of a bustling district that included the North Blocks of Downtown and • Six-level, 377 space parking garage at the corner of Main Street and the adjacent North End. The Station closed Frank B. Murray Street. in the 1970’s, a result of the movement to the • The complete renovation of the Terminal Building and its central con suburbs and the decline in intercity rail. In course to support ticketing, waiting and support areas for Amtrak, inter the decades since, the Main Street core south city and state-supported regional rail service as well as regional PVTA of the Station has seen concerted public and and intercity bus operations. private reinvestment through new construc- tion and extensive reuse of historic structures, • The renovation and reactivation of the Amtrak passenger tunnel linking as City leadership embraces a movement to the Terminal Building to train platforms and the adjacent downtown area. reclaim the distinguished character of Spring- field in an effort to preserve its heritage.

6 SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS CRRC Corporation International company picks Springfield for North American hub

ringing the largest construction project HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD RAIL CAR Bto the East Springfield neighborhood MANUFACTURING in many years, CRRC Rail Corporation is Wason Manufacturing Company was once starting to prepare for undertaking it’s $566 a premier manufacturer of railway passenger million contract with the MBTA to assemble coaches and streetcars located in Spring- the closing of the plant. Among other Wason new railcars for the MBTA subway lines. The field, Massachusetts. Founded by Charles streetcars on display in museums located across $95 million state of the art facility is over and Thomas Wason in 1845, the brothers the country, an 1896 model sits at the Shel- 220,000 square feet and will employ over 150 concentrated on manufacturing streetcars and burne Falls Trolley Museum and a 1901 model new employees. The company has plans for electrified railway cars until 1932, the time of at the Connecticut Trolley Museum. future growth on the site, with potential for the Great Depression, which eventually forced another new building.

The company will manufacture 284 subway cars in total - 152 for the Orange Line and 132 for the Red Line under the initial con- tract. Delivery of first cars is slated for 2018, and CRRC continues to pursue new contracts with the system as well as cities across the country. The company won a competi- tion to produce 64 new subway cars for the metro system in Los Angeles, CA, a contract of over $178 million that would be fulfilled in the Springfield plant, with an option for an additional 218 cars.

SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS 7 MGM rendering MGM Springfield

MGM Springfield’s mixed-use plan envisions an exciting and lively COMMUNITY IMPACT STORY retail, dining and entertainment district that preserves the look and As part of the $950 million project, MGM feel of Springfield’s iconic architecture while delivering a modern Springfield will make a series of community entertainment experience. impact payments to address additional local needs including funding that will create a he project became a reality after going • MGM will be an “Inside-Out” urban casino focused downtown policing district. Funding Tthrough an exhaustive local competition resort rather than a self contained has also been provided to improve Riverfront as well as local and statewide ballot measures. “big-box” project. Park, Franconia Golf Course, Union Station, MGM Springfield will be one of the first casi- • When MGM Springfield opens for and establishing an annual fund to help assist nos in the country designed to connect with business, the City will receive in excess in early childhood education, health, and of $25 million dollars annually which its surroundings with Main Street ground other community based impacts in Spring- will be used to enhance public safety, floor retail, many points of entry, and non- field. support early childhood education as well gaming related amenities including movies, as for general public purposes. ice skating, and bowling.

FACTS Mayor Domenic J. Sarno • $950 million dollar casino development “The Springfield renaissance is underway and MGM Springfield is the catalyst our city project. • Will offer 3,000 permanent jobs. needed to help jumpstart the revival. With thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in • Construction complex spans three blocks economic activity; the economic center of Western Massachusetts is on the rise.” in the South End- Downtown and approximately 14.5 acres. • September 2018 opening date. • 251-room four-star hotel, non-smoking casino, movie theaters, restaurants, retail space, a luxury bowling facility and an ice rink. • Commitment to use local venues to bring first class entertainment to downtown • 3,400 space parking garage • 54 units of new market rate housing in the downtown McKnight • Strategically and conveniently located parking garages will make access easy. • Linked to Union Station and other central locations with a trolley system.

8 SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS City of Homes ride runs deep in Springfield, which is Pa diverse City where neighbors work together to make a better community. Springfield is known as the “City of Homes” for its Victorian mansions and collection of unique architecture as well as the multitude of single-family homes constructed for manu- facturing workers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Economically and ethnically diverse populations live in the City’s 17 residential neighborhoods. There are also six different historic districts, in which proper- ties are given architectural Forest Park protection by the historic commission. In addition to residents volunteering and knowledge and that participate in the program are some of working side by side with lo- quality referrals to the best in the region. cal government to promote homeowners, as well a strong sense of neighborhood and commu- as those wishing to become a homeowner. Demographics nity, there are several new initiatives which The Buy Springfield Now Initiative has According to Zillow, the median home price will make Springfield a very desirable choice helped hundreds of families purchase homes in Springfield in 2016 was $138,100, with a in which to live. in Springfield. positive trend of increasing values. Spring- field has long been known as an affordable Buy Springfield Now By using a participating Buy Springfield now option for quality housing, getting far more Buy Springfield Now is an initiative out of vendor and purchasing a home in Springfield, for a buyers dollar per square foot than most Mayor Domenic Sarno’s office in the City participants will receive a closing costs reduc- communities. of Springfield that supports local homeown- tion and information about the best loan pro- ers and perspective homebuyers. A crucial grams available in the market. The realtors, element of the programming is providing vendors, and other real estate professionals

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SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS 9 City of Innovation & Vibrancy

DOWNTOWN Springfield Thunderbirds ince 1998, the Springfield Business Im- The is headquartered in Springfield, and Sprovement District (SBID) aims to be a the city has a long history supporting AHL franchises. The Spring- resource for business owners, both those con- field Thunderbirds are the newest version, starting play in 2016 templating opening a business in Downtown thanks to a local business community that cemented Springfield’s and those who currently reside in its amazing hockey future with the new franchise. The Thunderbirds were urban center. SBID is a supporting member welcomed with a sold out crowd in their very first game at the MassMutual Center. The team of Springfield’s new Central Cultural District offers ticket and game promotions throughout the year and is an NHL affiliate. and a partner in the Clean and Safe program www.springfieldthunderbirds.com which is a vital service that continues to make Downtown attractive to both visitors SHOPPING and residents as well as business owners. The Tower Square is a class A 28-floor office BID is now a key partner in the Transforma- tower in the heart of downtown Springfield’s tive Development Initiative (TDI) district. business district, which also features a Along with the City of Springfield, MassDe- Marriott Hotel, UMASS Springfield, a velopment, DevelopSpringfield, MassMutual three-level secured parking garage and two- Finance, and others, the TDI is focused on levels of convenient retail. The retail area growing innovation in the core of downtown offers a variety of dining options as well as convenient services, shopping, art galleries, billiards, special events and more. www.VisitTowerSquare.com

Eastfield Mall features more than 70 specialty stores including Sears, Old Navy, an inter- national food court plus two full-service restaurants and a 16-screen cinema complex with stadium seating. A vibrant retail community has developed around Eastfield Mall along Boston Road (Route 20), including Home Depot, Wal-Mart, Lowe’s, Toys R’ Us, Staples, Marshalls and many others. www.eastfieldmall.com

and a hub of creative thinkers and projects have already begun to bring that energy to the district. This includes DevelopSpring- field’s Springfield Innovation Center, Mass- Development’s Make it Springfield, the BID’s roster of special events, and the city’s efforts around park and infrastructure improve- ments. The city is making an additional effort around food innovation, establishing an in- novative loan pool to attract new full-service restaurants to the district. www.courbanize.com/projects/ springfield-tdi

1010 SPRINGFIELDSPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTSMASSACHUSETTS PARKS Springfield isn’t just a City packed with plen- ty to do indoors; it is also a place where green spaces are everywhere offering more than 35 different sizes and types of parks, recreational and open spaces, including the vast 735-acre Forest Park. At Forest Park on the banks of the Connecticut River. Visitors can enjoy us- ing the ample tennis courts or opt for a scenic paddle boat ride on the 31- acre Porter Lake. Other activities include bird watching spots, miles of walking trails and one of the finest small zoos in New England.

Forest Park

Bright Nights at Forest Park is a nation- Science (ECOS), offering a state of the art ally renowned annual holiday light display learning facility for children. featuring a 2.6 mile drive through a high- www.emfoley.com/ecos tech winter wonderland while you listen to holiday music on your car radio. The display Riverfront Park, walkway tube runs from late November to early January. Special activities include Public Safety Night, The Connecticut River Walk and Bikeway the Bright Nights 5K Road Race, Supper with includes 3.7 miles along the Springfield river- Santa and wagon and carriage rides. front which provides outstanding opportuni- www.brightnights.org ties to bike, run, walk or rollerblade in view of stunning scenic vistas of the Connecticut New to Forest Park is the $4 million renova- ECOS Center River, the Springfield skyline and Memorial tion of the Environmental Center of Bridge. The path also links to the Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club which offers a host of river based sporting activities. www.pvriverfront.org

North Riverfront Park

The largest open space in the city’s South End, Emerson Wight Park underwent a recent $1.2M dollar renovation and is also home to a brand new South End Community Center. Both Blunt and Van Horn Parks offer playgrounds, picnic areas, and numerous sports fields. The City also boasts two munici- pal golf courses. Franconia Golf Course is located on Dwight Road and was renovated in 2001 with a Van Kleek and Stiles design. (www.franconiagolfcourse.com) Veterans Memorial Golf Course is on South Branch Parkway and was designed by famed architect Jeffrey Cornish.

SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS 11 in the 70-seat Winifred Arms Theatre. The two theatres host 250 events in a season, with a broad variety of shows. www.symphonyhall.com

Springfield Symphony Orchestra The Springfield Symphony Orchestra is the largest professional orchestra in Massachu- setts outside of Boston. The Orchestra has provided nearly 75 years of classical and pops performancesplus education and outreach programs. www.springfieldsymphony.org

CULTURE & ARTS The Quadrangle, considered the cultural center of Springfield, is a city green ringed by historic buildings, including the Springfield City Library and the five Springfield Museums. The Quadrangle is also home to The Puritan, a bronze statue by artist Augus- tus Saint-Gaudens, memorializing Deacon The MassMutual Centeris most diverse Samuel Chapin, one of the city’s earliest function space in Western Massachusetts, settlers. Forest Park–one of the largest with 100,000 sf of flexible space including municipal parks in the country–is another a ballroom, five meeting rooms, 40,000 sf of popular city landmark, offering a green oasis exhibit space, plus a totally renovated 8,000 for recreation in an urban atmosphere. This National Historic Site offers the story of seat arena. The arena hosts many top-notch Regardless of the preferred venue or activity, the country’s first armory and commemorates performers and entertainers every year and residents and visitors alike can always find the critical role it played in the nation’s and is the proud home of the American Hockey something exciting happening downtown in the city’s earliest settlers. www.nps.gov/spar League’s Springfield Thunderbirds. Springfield. www.massmutualcenter.com Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Springfield City Library is Springfield’s Springfield is the birthplace of basketball. For public library system which includes Central over 50 years, the Naismith Memorial Basket- Library, located at 220 State Street. Central ball Hall of Fame has celebrated the history Library offers programs and resources for pre- and players of this American sport from its schoolers through Seniors, as well as meeting invention by Dr. James Naismith in 1891 to spaces and valuable on-line options. With a today’s modern game. Today, the Basketball mission of Building Connections, Broadening Hall of Fame is a state-of-the-art, interac- Horizons and Strengthening Community, it is The Springfield Museums feature five tive sports museum with nearly four hundred the community source for literacy, technology world-class venues for art, science and history: inductees and more than 40,000 square feet and information. www.springfieldlibrary.org the Michele & Donald D’Amour Museum of of basketball history. The facility also plays Fine Arts, the George Walter Vincent Smith host to several restaurants and a fitness club. One week, every year in the Spring, Down- Art Museum, the Springfield Science Museum www.hoophall.com town Springfield plays host to its very popular (with the oldest operating planetarium in Restaurant Week. The the U.S.), the Connecticut Valley Histori- CityStage & Symphony Hall mission is to highlight the cal Museum and the Museum of Springfield Built in the early 1900s, the 2,611-seat wide-ranging dining History. The Quadrangle is also home to the Symphony Hall is home to the Springfield options that Springfield Dr. Seuss National Memorial Scuplture Symphony Orchestra, and Broadway-style has to offer and bring Garden in tribute to Springfield’s own Dr. theatre. CityStage features off-Broadway individuals from not only Theodor Seuss Geisel, born in the city in comedies, dramas and the downtown area but 1904. The “Amazing World of Dr. Seuss” is the musicals in the 487-seat throughout the suburbs and newest museum in the Quadrangle, opening in Blake Theatre; plus surrounding communities to the city June of 2017. www.catinthehat.org community events, per- to walk the streets and enjoy a dinner at a www.springfieldmuseums.org formances and meetings special discounted price.

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City of Knowledge The Springfield public schools are world class learning environments that produce 21st Century leaders. A number of Springfield public schools are magnet schools, which specialize in certain subject areas such as math or the arts. Springfield’s magnet programs start at the elementary level and include developmental literacy, global studies, dramatic and performing arts, medical science and community service, environmental studies and inquiry science. High school magnet programs include commerce, medical science and technology, law and government and business and finance and an International Baccalaureate diploma program.www.sps.springfield.ma.us

There are more than 17 private downtown campus continues to see an annual schools in Springfield serving growth in enrollment. The UMass Center at more than 1900 students. Springfield is a first-in-the-state partnership between the University of Massachusetts and Branford Hall Career Institute other area institutions of higher education, The Springfield Campus is one of 6 accredit- providing a central location accessible to ed training centers in New England that offer each school’s students. Through a combina- career-focused education for adults, which tion of traditional in-classroom learning, Branford Hall has been doing for more than advanced telecommunications, and other Springfield Technical Community College 40 years. Springfield Campus offers programs technology investments, the UMass Center in Culinary Arts, HVAC, Massage Therapy, provides college-course-specific opportuni- Springfield Technical Community College Medical Assistant, Computer Networking ties not previously available in the area. Located on 35 acres of the Springfield Management and Health Claims Specialist. UMass offers evening and weekend classes- Armory National Historic Site and founded www.brandfordhall.com -certificate, undergraduate and/or graduate in 1967, Springfield Technical Community programs. Collaborative research is also being College is a major resource for the economic Cambridge College conducted at the UMass Center. vitality of Western Massachusetts. With over For more than 40 years Cambridge College www.umasscenteratspringfield.org 85% of STCC graduates living and working has been a leader and pioneer in adult learn- in Western Massachusetts, employers look ing. In 2013, Cambridge College moved to American International College to STCC to provide the educated workforce downtown Springfield, making a significant American International College is a private, that keeps the local economy growing. As the investment and bringing with them 300 stu- co-educational institution founded in 1885 only technical community college in Mas- dents and 50 faculty to the new Tower Square that offers undergraduate and graduate sachusetts, STCC offers a variety of career location. programs, including doctorate degrees in edu- programs unequalled in the state. www.cambridgecollege.edu/springfield cation and physical therapy. Focused on intel- www.stcc.edu lectual and personal growth, leadership, social The UMass Center at Springfield: responsibility and community, American Education Within Reach. International College maintains that small UMass opened its first Springfield campus classes equal a big impact. www.aic.edu in 2014 in Tower Square and the popular

SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS 13 Springfield Innovation Center Known worldwide as the Birthplace of The Springfield Innovation Basketball®, the institution has long inspired Center on Bridge Street is a innovation, achievement, and leadership in dynamic, mixed-use center of its students, faculty, and alumni. Guiding all entrepreneurial activity that aspects of the Springfield College experience serves as the cornerstone of is the distinctive Humanics philosophy—edu- downtown Springfield’s newly cation of the whole person in spirit, mind, designated Innovation District. and body for leadership in service to others. The district builds on the legacy The College focuses on helping students grow of the area’s 19th century his- the whole person so they can serve as leaders tory of industry and innova- wherever their next steps take them. tion, a wealth of architecturally www.spfldcol.edu significant historic buildings, and proximity to Union Station, UMASS Springfield, and New England Public Radio. The cen- Western New England University ter, complete in 2017, is used as a business accelerator based on the MassChallenge Western New England University is much model, operated by Valley Venture Mentors (VVM) along with a ground floor restaurant/ more than its educational offerings. With a cafe and complimentary commercial office space designed to support new business strategic plan of Individual Focus, Global Per- start-ups and help foster a culture of entrepreneurship. The Springfield Innovation spectives, a personal approach to a university Center is a collaboration between DevelopSpringfield, the Commonwealth of Massachu- education sets the road map as the University setts, MassDevelopment, the City of Springfield, Valley Venture Mentors, Innovation Hub, moves enthusiastically toward the celebration and MassMutual Financial Group. www.developspringfield.com of its centennial in 2019. www.wne.edu

companies, or governmental agencies. Health Care www.shrinershospitalforchildren.org

aystate Health is a not-for-profit, Kindred Healthcare has over 80 long- Bintegrated health care system serving term acute care hospitals across the country over 800,000 people throughout western New and also operates nursing centers, institu- England. With roots dating to the founding tional pharmacies and rehabilitation services. of Springfield City Hospital in 1873, Baystate Kindred hospitals feature an interdisciplin- Health has been providing skilled and com- ary environment where physicians, nurses, Photo courtesy of Baystate Health passionate health care in the Pioneer Valley therapists, nutritionists and social workers for more than 140 years. combine their expertise to provide qual- Mercy Medical Center ity care. Most patients are referred by other Facilities and services include an academic Mercy Medical Center is ranked among the hospitals because of Kindred’s ability to treat medical center, community hospitals, medical top 100 U.S. hospitals in value according complex patients with sophisticated technol- practices, homecare and hospice and more. to the Community Value Index which rates ogy and a combination of disciplines. Baystate Health is the regional clinical facilities by factors including quality of care campus of the University of Massachusetts and cost. The organization is also a significant Caring Health Center, created by the com- Medical School, and is the region’s only level boost to the regional economy boasting ap- munity, for the community, strives to provide 1 Trauma Center and tertiary referral center. proximately 5,000 employees. Mercy recently the highest level of healthcare for the ill and Baystate Health is home to the Davis Family celebrated the opening of the new $15 mil- to comfort the sick. With roots in Springfield Heart and Vascular Center and the D’Amour lion Sister Caritas Cancer Center, providing for more than 35 years, Caring Health Center Center for Cancer Care, two of the most ad- 26,000 square feet of state of the art care. is committed to providing quality health care vanced medical facilities in the country. Bay- www.mercycares.com for all. state Medical Center has been named a top 100 U.S. hospital, and one of the country’s Shriners Hospital for Children is a 20-bed best hospitals for quality, safety, and value. pediatric orthopedic licensed hospital that With more than 12,000 team members. Bay- provides treatment for diseases of the bones, state Health is one of western Massachusetts’ muscles, and joints to children up to age strongest economic engines, delivering over 18. Shriners Hospital is a pediatric hospital $2.6 billion in yearly economic impact (as of providing specialized care for orthopedic 2009) www.baystatehealth.org conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries and cleft lip and palate. All services are provided at no charge to patients, families, insurance Mercy’s Caritas Cancer Center

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Springfield is recognized with Top Honors! Best Old House neighborhoods in the Northeast This Old House Magazine, 2010 Best Park in the Pioneer Valley, Forest Park The Valley Advocate, 2013 #2 Best City for LGBT in Advocate Magazine, 2013 SBA Perseverance Award Small Business Administration, 2013 Top Ten Cities for Rising Business Opportunities CNBC, 2016

#5 Best Metro for Tech Professionals TOP HONORSWalletHub, 2017

16 SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS Springfield City Hall • 36 Court Street, Springfield, MA 01103 • 413.736.3111 • www.springfieldcityhall.com